Worldcon 2013: Complete list of Hugo Award winners

Sunday’s Hugo Awards at the Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio celebrated science fiction and fantasy from both sides of the works, with creators and fans alike hoisting that signature shiny rocket trophy. The local nominee also won big on his home turf.

San Antonio artist John Picacio made it back home from Dragon*Con just in time Friday night to receive two Chesley Awards for his artwork: Best Cover Illustration (paperback) for “The Creative Fire” by Brenda Cooper and Best Product Illustration for his “La Sirena” lotería card.

But the real twofer came Sunday with a repeat Hugo Award for Best Professional Artist.

Picacio thanked his friends, family and fellow Hugo nominees, and even added a pointed remark about the treatment of women in his home state. But the message to his father probably rang loudest, especially when it received a hearty “I love you!” from what had to be a proud papa in the crowd.

“Thank you for telling me to dream and never to be content,” Picacio said.